Summary - 5 SCHOOL TERRACE ALSTON CA9 3JG
2 bed 1 bath Detached
Two-bed period cottage for refurbishment — auction sale, central Alston location.
Freehold two-bed detached cottage, approx. 775 sq ft
EPC E; council tax Band A (very cheap)
Bathroom dated with mould, damp and water damage
Sandstone/limestone walls assumed uninsulated
Very small rear/side plot; limited extension potential
Requires general refurbishment and modernisation throughout
Sold at auction; buyer pays £1,500 contract documentation fee
Slow broadband; excellent mobile signal
This two-bedroom detached cottage in Alston is a compact, freehold period property offered at auction on 14 October 2025. Built before 1900 with sandstone/limestone walls and sitting on a very small plot, the house provides straightforward accommodation over two floors: reception room and kitchen at ground floor, two bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs. The EPC is rated E and the property is circa 775 sq ft.
The house shows clear need for updating: the bathroom has dated fittings, visible damp/mould and water damage, and the wall construction is assumed uninsulated. Heating is mains gas with a boiler and radiators, glazing is double but install date is unknown. Broadband speeds are slow in the area, although mobile signal is excellent.
For a buyer prepared to renovate, the property offers period character and a low council tax band A, plus a freehold title and a central Alston location with local shops, schools and recreational facilities within walking distance. The small footprint limits scope for major extensions but suits a refurbishment, rental let or weekend cottage project.
Important auction considerations: the sale will include a contract documentation fee of £1,500 (inclusive of VAT) payable by the buyer and the seller may charge additional completion fees. The guide price is an indication only; interested bidders should verify details, commission their own surveys and attend viewings by arrangement.
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